What happened: Chase Burns has not given up more than two earned runs in any start since April 10. MLB Network's MLB Central broke down the right-hander's fastball-slider combination behind his 9-1 record.
Why it matters: The run anchors a Cincinnati staff trying to climb back toward .500, with the Reds sitting at 37-39. A dependable front-line starter every fifth day gives the club a stabilizing presence as it stays in the NL picture. This is the same Burns who has held opponents to two or fewer runs across a long run of starts.
By the numbers: Burns is 9-1 on the season. The Reds are 37-39, scoring 4.3 runs per game and allowing 4.9, and have won two in a row.
What to watch: Watch whether the heater-slider mix keeps the earned-run streak going his next time out as Cincinnati hosts Milwaukee.